Sentences with 'contours'
Example sentences and phrases with the word contours and other words derived from it.
• « This textbook follows the contours of the basic Western Civilisation narrative described above in terms of chronology and, to some extent, geography because it was written to be compatible with most Western Civilisation courses as they exist today. »
• « The geographical contours of these two religions, Christianity and Islam, will remain largely in place to this day, while the shared civilisation that brought them into existence continues to change. »
• « If the effect is to be enhanced, then a blush in the red range is used, applied to the forehead, cheeks and contours, excluding the nose and chin. This gives the skin a warmer appearance and the effect is spectacular. If the complexion is too pale, then an extra touch is added to the cheekbones and temples. »
• « The nation-state as we understand it today is a form of political organisation that emerged in Europe from the 13th century onwards and took on more precise contours as the processes of economic transformation that characterised the industrial revolution and the political changes of the French revolution evolved. »